as in hats
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
most of the acrobats riding the horses and elephants wore some sort of fancy headdress
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Recent Examples of headdresses
People imagine being wowed by fire performances (that's Samoan) and fast-paced, hip-shaking dancing with those big eye-catching headdresses (most likely the Tahitian otea dance).
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Russian state media outlets shared images of the building’s marbled pillars and staircases as dancers, wearing kokoshniks, traditional Russian headdresses, performed.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
The reshaping of the skull was intended to alter a person’s appearance and emphasize headdresses and ornaments that would distinguish them from others later in life.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
Scott built the headdresses from a collection of feathers.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
Or from Peruvian Cumbi, the textiles reserved for Inca royalty, to alpaca wool Awaska fabric made for the people’s everyday protection against the cold, to the handwoven headdresses of Colombia’s Wayúu people.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
The thoughtful decor features pendant lamps inspired by traditional Rwandan headdresses, crafted by local fashion designer Joselyne Umutoniwase, and tasseled armchairs that riff on the traditional Rwandan shepherdess skirts.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
The Native leaders wear headdresses from Plains tribes, and there are too few Indigenous attendees.
—Thomas Tweed, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
The ten day adult party is a true Key West creative explosion, featuring a marathon of parties, parades, handmade costumes, headdresses, street fair food, and tropical island energy.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Russian state media outlets shared images of the building’s marbled pillars and staircases as dancers, wearing kokoshniks, traditional Russian headdresses, performed.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
The reshaping of the skull was intended to alter a person’s appearance and emphasize headdresses and ornaments that would distinguish them from others later in life.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
Scott built the headdresses from a collection of feathers.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
Or from Peruvian Cumbi, the textiles reserved for Inca royalty, to alpaca wool Awaska fabric made for the people’s everyday protection against the cold, to the handwoven headdresses of Colombia’s Wayúu people.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
The thoughtful decor features pendant lamps inspired by traditional Rwandan headdresses, crafted by local fashion designer Joselyne Umutoniwase, and tasseled armchairs that riff on the traditional Rwandan shepherdess skirts.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
The Native leaders wear headdresses from Plains tribes, and there are too few Indigenous attendees.
—Thomas Tweed, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
The ten day adult party is a true Key West creative explosion, featuring a marathon of parties, parades, handmade costumes, headdresses, street fair food, and tropical island energy.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headdresses
Noun
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For cold-weather trips, the Canada Weather Gear 2-pack Thermal Beanies are 67 percent off, perfect for layering under hats or wearing solo on chilly walks.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Our go-tos for winter outfits include knits, hats, and leather accessories.—
Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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The new guidance recommends three servings of full-fat dairy a day but caps saturated fat at 10% of daily calories per day.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Over the past few years, Pitbull's fans have started wearing bald caps to his shows to look more like the singer — who loves seeing the dedication from his crowds.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Headdresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headdresses. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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